Township News
Government
The local governing body is the Town of French Board of Supervisors, made up of three voting members, a clerk and treasurer. St. Louis County provides assessing services for the Township. The annual levy is set by the local citizens at the Annual Meeting held the 2nd week of March. This elected body administers the annual levy, provides land use planning input, provides road maintenance, fire protection, and maintains a budget for recreation. French Township was organized in the early 1900’s, and in 1906 had $39.71 in the treasury.
Elections are held in March. Supervisors are elected for a 3-year term. The Clerk and Treasurer positions are 2 year terms. See our calendar of events for meeting dates and special notices.
Town of French Officials
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Varichak | Board Chair | (218) 969-1962 | Email Jim |
| Allan Reini | Vice Chair | (218) 969-9917 | Email Allan |
| Melissa Kjendle | Supervisor | (218) 242-0606 | Email Melissa |
| Jeff Schanche | Town Clerk | (218) 254-5611 | Email Jeff |
| Talia Sandys | Deputy Town Clerk | (218) 969-7673 | Email Talia |
| Lisa Samsa | Town Treasurer | (218) 969-0736 | Email Lisa |
| P.J. Bjur | Buildings & Grounds | (218) 969-3323 | Email P.J. |
Assigned Duties
Board Chair – Jim Varichak
Meetings
- Agenda
- Moderate
Programs
- Facility
- Playground
- Disc Golf
- Pickle Ball
- Events
- Power Equipment
Township Buildings
Township Committees
Employee Oversight
Supervisor – Allan Reini
Programs
- Mowing
- Grading/Grader
- Gravel
- Chloride
- Culverts
- Annual Report
Liaison – County Road Dept.
Township Committees
Employee Oversight
Supervisor – Melissa Kjendle
Broadband Liaison
Township Lands
Township Committees
Township Buildings
Town Clerk – Jeff Schanche
Deputy Town Clerk – Talia Sandys
Duties
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Annually
Town Treasurer – Lisa Samsa
Accounts
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Annually
